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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.66, 478.62 and 236.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.66, 478.62 and 236.23 is: 326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.66 : 478.62 = 236.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.66/478.62 = 236.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.66x = 478.62 × 236.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.66x = 113,064.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,064.40/346.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.15

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